urbandaddy
Aurora Watcher
University of Calgary Mens Soccer
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Post by urbandaddy on Jun 14, 2005 16:10:25 GMT -6
What are the Karma points?
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Post by JimW on Jun 14, 2005 20:05:28 GMT -6
Feel good points. Essentially its a member rating system amongst members...I suppose. I would assume if a member posts in a thread that you deem to be useful or humourous or whatever, you have the liberty of boosting their "karma" Some have stated that it gets old fast, but I think it has some staying power to it!
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Post by Aurora40 on Jun 15, 2005 12:32:07 GMT -6
I think it would be more long-term useful if there were restrictions on it. Like one member should only be able to smite or exalt another member once. Maybe if you later want to change your vote from one to the other, fine.
Otherwise, someone could just register another non-posting screenname, and exalt themselves every hour for eternity. Or one person can just keep smiting another over and over.
It's novel but needs some better control than just one vote an hour.
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Post by JimW on Jun 15, 2005 16:56:13 GMT -6
True, however if for some reason you see someones Karma points jump way up over a span of a few days, or if it gets abused, admins have the ability to take it away.
I hope we can be mature about it.
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Post by stevensolds on Jun 17, 2005 19:13:46 GMT -6
I havent even rated anyone yet. Its kinda lame i think though.
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Post by Letitroll98 on Jun 17, 2005 19:30:02 GMT -6
I try to be even handed offering as many +'s as -'s. If somebody deserves a bump for a good post with good info, or it's funny, an exalt. If it's dumb or gratuitous or something I don't like reading, a smite. I think it will all settle down soon enough.
I don't think anyone cares enough to cheat on them, pretty lame if you need to cheat on an internet forum to validate your life. I say do what you like with them, just give as many good vibes as bad, karma ya know.
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scottydl
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Post by scottydl on Jun 19, 2005 0:39:19 GMT -6
I havent even rated anyone yet. Its kinda lame i think though. Wow, I agree with you! I'm not too interested in that "high school popularity contest" mentality. I don't plan on karma-ing anyone, and if you all want to smite me I won't have hurt feelings.
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